Serving 489 students in grades 5-6, Big Spring Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 489 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Big Spring Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Spring Intermediate School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Big Spring Intermediate School is ranked #5627 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Spring Intermediate School?
489 students attend Big Spring Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Big Spring Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Spring Intermediate School?
Big Spring Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Spring Intermediate School offer ?
Big Spring Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Big Spring Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 489 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
